salutary

Meaning (English)

producing a good effect, though often unpleasant at first

Meaning (मराठी)

हितकारक, धडा शिकवणारे

Used in a sentence

The penalty had a salutary effect on other contractors.

या दंडाचा इतर कंत्राटदारांवर हितकारक परिणाम झाला.

Synonyms

beneficialcorrectivewholesome

Antonyms

harmfuldetrimental